Sarah Baynard, a 2016 Easton High School graduate, is the recipient of the 16th Annual Garden Club of the Eastern Shore (GCES) Scholarship. The $4,500.00 merit scholarship was awarded to Baynard in recognition of her outstanding academic record, strong work ethic, and commitment to environmental science and sustainable agriculture.
“In a field of strong candidates, Sarah stood out because of her passion for sustainable agriculture, both here on the Shore and throughout the world, and for her commitment to working for positive change in ocean ecosystems,” Dr. Virginia Blatchley, scholarship committee co-chair says. “We were particularly impressed with Sarah’s seriousness of purpose, inquisitive intellect, and willingness to challenge herself academically.”
The GCES offers a scholarship annually to graduating seniors from Talbot County public and independent high schools. Students being home schooled are also eligible. The scholarship is available to students with outstanding academic records, who are also considering careers in botany, horticulture, agriculture, landscape architecture or design, environmental science, or related fields.
“Our annual scholarship has the full support of every member of the Garden Club of the Eastern Shore, “ Samantha McCall, GCES President says. “I personally believe that this investment in the future of the talented, hardworking young people in our county is the most important thing that we do as a group.”
The GCES is committed to promoting environmentally sound landscape practices and to providing programs for the community that explore conservation practices and environmental issues. It spearheaded the extensive restoration of Easton’s Thompson Park. It also maintains several gardens in the community including those at Thompson Park and the Academy Art Museum in Easton.
For additional information about GCES programs or to make a contribution to the scholarship fund, please call Dorothy Whitcomb at 410-770-9035.
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